Pornhub users in the UK can now access the site again after Aylo, its parent company, partnered with Apple to use device-based age verification. The move follows the UK's Online Safety Act, which mandated strict age checks for adult platforms. Aylo had previously argued that only device-level verification could protect privacy while blocking minors, aligning with Apple's iOS 26.4 update requiring age confirmation for certain services. Users must now link a credit card or scan an ID to verify they're 18+ before accessing content. Apple's system checks payment methods for existing accounts or requires new users to complete verification steps.

Aylo praised the update as a "strong and hard-to-circumvent" solution, stating it balances privacy with compliance. Critics, however, remain wary of potential loopholes in self-reported data. The change restores full access for UK adults while enforcing legal requirements.

This development sets a precedent for how tech giants and adult platforms navigate age-restriction laws.